I decided to go with the Belltech Performance Rear Shocks #2210DD. I'm taking my suspension mods one piece at a time since my budget is small.
I currently run on stock airbags with scott's adjustable linkage rods.
My review -
Where I bought them:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/belltech_street_perfomance_series_shocks/1882.aspx
What they say about them:
For the Street Performance shocks, Belltech's engineers focused their attention on tuning the low speed compression characteristics of this shock absorber, which is responsible for controlling your trucks pitch and roll. The Progressive rebound tuning will complement large aftermarket wheels, keeping the ride smooth and firm.
Installation:
Under one hour with hand tools. Remember not to cut the strap until you set in the top and bottom bolts. Installed shocks without lifting the vehicle. I did use the jack to compress the suspension to get the mounts even with the shocks holes. (REMEMBER - DON"T CUT THE STRAP).
The shocks is supplied with 2 rings that you need to install on both sides of the shocks to extend the shocks mounts to fit within the bottom bracket. The stock Bilsteins shocks have it included as one piece. (pics coming soon).
DRIVER SIDE:
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PASSENGER SIDE:
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Bottom bracket - use the two rings as supplied
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The ride:
O M G, stick a focking banana in my tailpipe...trash the stock shocks and go buy yourself aftermarket shocks. Especially if you are lowered with stock air bags. It is an understatement when people say it rides-better-than-stock. The back is tight and does not wallow when hitting uneven payment or roads with patch work of potholes.
On the stock shocks and lowered, the back felt loose like you had no shocks at all.
I have discovered that I may have hit bottom too many times running the suspension mods without good shocks. I'll upload the pictures later.
Bottom line:
If you are running the same suspension mod as me, its is a no-brainer to buy aftermarket shocks. For $60 each, you will definitely feel the difference in the upgraded ride quality. The stock shock is great if you are running stock height but once you lower it...its highly recommended to change out your shocks.
Should've done it sooner. :fool:
:cheers1:
I currently run on stock airbags with scott's adjustable linkage rods.
My review -
Where I bought them:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/belltech_street_perfomance_series_shocks/1882.aspx
What they say about them:
For the Street Performance shocks, Belltech's engineers focused their attention on tuning the low speed compression characteristics of this shock absorber, which is responsible for controlling your trucks pitch and roll. The Progressive rebound tuning will complement large aftermarket wheels, keeping the ride smooth and firm.
- The ultimate street performance solution
- Vehicle specific applications.
- Oversized Construction provides additional damping control
- 15mm piston rod, 35 mm piston and a 55 mm shock body
- Teflon coated bushings and piston seals avoid metal to metal contact, provides lowest possible friction
- Increase in handling and performance at maximum comfort
Installation:
Under one hour with hand tools. Remember not to cut the strap until you set in the top and bottom bolts. Installed shocks without lifting the vehicle. I did use the jack to compress the suspension to get the mounts even with the shocks holes. (REMEMBER - DON"T CUT THE STRAP).
The shocks is supplied with 2 rings that you need to install on both sides of the shocks to extend the shocks mounts to fit within the bottom bracket. The stock Bilsteins shocks have it included as one piece. (pics coming soon).
DRIVER SIDE:
PASSENGER SIDE:
Bottom bracket - use the two rings as supplied
The ride:
O M G, stick a focking banana in my tailpipe...trash the stock shocks and go buy yourself aftermarket shocks. Especially if you are lowered with stock air bags. It is an understatement when people say it rides-better-than-stock. The back is tight and does not wallow when hitting uneven payment or roads with patch work of potholes.
On the stock shocks and lowered, the back felt loose like you had no shocks at all.
I have discovered that I may have hit bottom too many times running the suspension mods without good shocks. I'll upload the pictures later.
Bottom line:
If you are running the same suspension mod as me, its is a no-brainer to buy aftermarket shocks. For $60 each, you will definitely feel the difference in the upgraded ride quality. The stock shock is great if you are running stock height but once you lower it...its highly recommended to change out your shocks.
Should've done it sooner. :fool:
:cheers1:
opcorn3:
